NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
ID: 19PK3324Q7009Type: Special Notice
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY ISLAMABADWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

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INDUSTRIAL BOILERS (4410)
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, intends to award a sole-source contract to The Cleaver-Brooks Company, Inc. for annual preventive maintenance services for specialized water tube boilers. This procurement is necessary due to the customized nature of the boilers and Cleaver-Brooks' authorized status as the only capable provider for these essential services. The contract will cover a base year with four optional one-year extensions, ensuring the continued operational efficiency of critical equipment at the embassy. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Muhammad F Niaz at Islamabad-GSO-Contacting@state.gov or by phone at 92512015752.

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    The document, signed by Frederick M. Olivo on July 26, 2024, appears to be a formal acknowledgment of completion or submission related to federal RFPs, grants, or local proposals. However, it lacks substantive content for detailed analysis; it primarily includes a digital signature and timestamp without further context. The absence of information indicates that the author may be confirming procedural requirements or indicating the completion of necessary documentation tied to a larger proposal process. The main purpose seems aligned with the administrative aspects of government contracting, ensuring compliance and accountability in pursuing federal or state funding opportunities. Overall, due to the limited information provided, it is difficult to extract key points or themes beyond the fact that it serves a formal verification role within government operations.
    The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, intends to award a sole-source contract to The Cleaver-Brooks Company, Inc. for essential annual maintenance services for specialized water tube boilers used within the embassy. Due to the customized nature of the boilers and the company's authorized status, Cleaver-Brooks is the only suitable and capable provider for this unique service, making it a necessary single-source procurement. The contract, governed by relevant NAICS codes, will have a base year with four potential one-year extensions and will be administered by Contracting Officer Latricia Hall.
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